Dates
March 16, 2015 (Monday) through March 18, 2015 (Wednesday)
- Monday and Tuesday are the primary event days
- Wednesday is an optional day for “deep dive” working sessions on requirements gathering, ontology enhancements, etc.
Hosts
Oregon Health and Science University is located on a hill above Portland, Oregon, just to the south and west of downtown. We will be hosted by the Ontology Development Group in the OHSU Library, led by Dr. Melissa Haendel and a team heavily involved in the development of the eagle-i ontology and now the VIVO-ISF Ontology.
Hotels
Parking is very limited on the OHSU campus, and the easiest way to commute from downtown is by the Portland aerial tram or by cab. Portland's streetcars connect to the tram base terminal, and buses are also available to OHSU from downtown.
Portland's light rail system from the airport to downtown also connects to buses and the streetcar system at the north end of downtown, near the AMTRAK station.
Two hotels are in easy walking distance from the tram base terminal at 3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239, just south of the Ross Island Bridge.
River’s Edge Hotel
- http://www.riversedgehotel.com/
- (503) 802-5800 or 1-888-556-4402
- 0455 SW Hamilton Ct , Portland, OR 97239 – about 8 blocks from the tram
- OHSU promotional rate of $133/night is available, or $153 with a view of the river
- Valet parking only, $25/night
- Restaurant option nearby: Aquariva
Marriott Residence Inn
- http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pdxri-residence-inn-portland-downtown-riverplace/
- (503) 552-9500 or Marriott toll-free reservations worldwide
- Rates start at $169/night
- 2155 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR 97201
- Restaurant options nearby: Harborside Restaurant and Pilsner Room, Thirst Wine Bar and Bistro, Three Degrees
Other downtown hotels
Paramount Hotel
- http://www.portlandparamount.com/
- 808 SW Taylor Street, Portland, OR
- (503) 223-9900
- Rates start at $129/night
- Transportation to OHSU: Bus, cab, streetcar to tram
- Restaurant options nearby: Numerous downtown restaurants
Hotel Lucia
- http://hotellucia.com/
400 SW Broadway, Portland Oregon 97205
- (503) 225-1717
- rates start at $144/night
- Transportation to OHSU: Bus, cab, streetcar to tram
- Restaurant options nearby: Numerous downtown restaurants
Recommended downtown restaurants
Casual
- Bunk sandwiches
- Grassa
- Lardo
Fancier
- Little Bird
- Oven and Shaker
- Gruner